Plexiglass Tube Manufacturers and Suppliers

IQS Directory is a top industrial directory listing of leading industrial plexiglass tube manufacturers and suppliers. Access our comprehensive index to review and source plexiglass tube manufacturers with preview ads and detailed product descriptions. These plexiglass tube companies can design, engineer and manufacture plexiglass tubes to your specifications and application needs. A quick and easy to use request for quote form is provided for you to contact these plexiglass tube manufacturers and suppliers. Each company has detailed profile information, locations, phone number, website links, product videos and product information defined. Read customer reviews and product specific news articles. We are the right resource for your information requirement whether it’s for a manufacturer of acrylic tubes, rigid plastic tubing, or polycarbonate tubing.

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NewAge Industries is a manufacturer and fabricator of plexiglass tubing and a supplier of fittings and clamps. We produce and stock large quantities of a wide variety of plexiglass, rubber and plastic tubing, plastic and rubber hose, fittings, and clamps for same day shipment. We are proud to have a 99.8% overall product quality rating, 10 years running. Let us help you with all your tubing needs!

Polytec Plastics produces custom industrial plexiglass tubing in various sizes and shapes to meet your specifications. We offer design assistance and project help so your project can be a success. We offer many value added services such as two and three color extrusions and stock to ship programs.For any questions about our custom plastic products, call or email us and a knowledgeable staff member would be happy to help!

GSH Industries specializes in premium custom prototypes at competitive pricing. Our design experts can assist you in choosing the type of extrusion and resin best suited for your product use. We are experts in a number of materials, including plexiglass. Our skilled team can accommodate almost any request for shape, material, or color of tubing.

Britech is the best there is at designing and manufacturing plexiglass tubing. With over two decades experience with extrusions, we have created a reputation for quality parts and outstanding customer service. We can pick from our inventory or custom make a product specifically for you. Email or call with your next project details and we can get started today!

Plexiglass Tubes

Scientifically known as Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PPMA), plexiglass is also called acrylic or acrylic glass. A few of its trade names are Plexiglas, Acrylite, Lucite and Perspex. Plexiglass is a transparent thermoplastic that is often technically classified as a glass. Because of their high optical clarity, high tensile strength, outstanding light transmission properties and relative affordability, clear plexiglass tubes are often used in lieu of glass tubes or materials like polycarbonate (PC).

Plexiglass tubes may be produced in one of two ways: extrusion or casting. The process of extrusion begins by placing the raw plexiglass into the barrel of the extruder, where it is gradually melted by mechanical energy generated by turning screws and heaters along the barrel. The molten polymer is then forced into a die, which shapes the polymer into a tube that hardens as it cools. Cast plexiglass tubes are made by pouring the material into a mold, where it hardens. Extruded plexiglass tubes are less expensive to produce, but they are not as strong as cast tubes, which not only boast superior strength but are also easily fabricated and machined. Additionally, cast plexiglass tubes are unaffected by sunlight and maintain their stability over a wide range of conditions. For at-home use, however, extruded plexiglass tubes can be cut with a hand saw, band saw or table saw.

Plexiglass tubes come in many forms, such as square, rectangular, circular, round, oval and other irregular or custom shapes. Plexiglass tubes are measured by nominal outside diameter, outside diameter tolerances, nominal wall thickness and wall thickness tolerance. They may be clear, translucent, solid colored or multi-colored. Colors may be vibrant or matte. Plexiglass tubes are used in many industries. Their appropriate use is determined by their thickness, shape, color, flexibility or lack thereof and whether they are extruded or cast. For example, for applications that require the plexiglass tube to be drilled with holes or made into a pressure vessel, a customer should select cast plexiglass because it better withstands stress. Applications that employ plexiglass tubes include: industrial goods, scientific equipment, structural supports, pet cages, candy dispensers, storage containers, jewelry and children's toys.